THE annual celebration of Camborne’s most famous son returns on Saturday, April 25, when the town hosts Trevithick Day.

The event, which has been running for over 40 years, is in honour of engineer Richard Trevithick, a pioneer who is credited with transforming mass transportation as well as helping to enhance the mining industry in Cornwall.

Trevithick was the inventor of the high-pressure steam engine that was first used to power the Puffing Devil road locomotive up Camborne Hill in 1801.

Throughout the day, visitors will have the opportunity to get up close to what promises to be an impressive line-up of of steam, stationary and miniature engines that will be on display and taking part in the parade.

The Puffing Devil, the fully working replica of Trevithick's original steam engine, will be based in Bassett Street.

Visitors will be kept entertained throughout the day as four music stages will be located around the town, along with a whole host of street market stalls, historical exhibits and children’s entertainment. 

Classics cars and agricultural vehicles will make their way onto Camborne’s streets, while vintage buses will be on hand to ferry passengers into and out of the town centre during the day.

The climax to the event will see members of the public line the streets to watch the steam parade leave Bassett Road at around 3.30pm.

For more information about Trevithick Day, visit www.trevithickday.org.uk